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Medical Genetics

Your genes play a key role in the development of many diseases. Without knowing it, you or a family member may be at risk if you have a genetic disorder, birth defect, chromosomal abnormality or cancer.

With the help of licensed genetic counselors, Carle can provide you with the insight to make informed healthcare decisions.

Services

Diagnosis and medical management of genetic conditions

Genetic testing

Cancer-related genetic counseling is appropriate for patients with personal and family history suggestive of a hereditary cancer syndrome, including:

Early onset cancers (typically under age 50)

Multiple cases of the same or related cancers in the family (breast and ovarian, colon and endometrial)

Rare cancers (male breast cancer)

Pediatric genetic counseling is available for families and pediatric patients with:

Careers

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Carle Foundation Hospital and Carle Physician Group contract with insurance
providers separately and may or may not choose to participate in all of the same
insurance plans. Patients are urged to check with their carriers as to whether
services are covered for either or both organizations.